The growing border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia continued into its third day with new attacks, as fears of war loom. The conflict's death toll rose substantially on Saturday, with Cambodian authorities reporting 12 new deaths and Thailand one,

Cambodian officials have reported another 12 people killed as a result of the ongoing border dispute with Thailand, with the death toll on both sides now standing at 32, as fears grow that the Southeast Asian neighbours may become engulfed in an extended conflict.

Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations Saturday of fresh attacks as deadly border clashes entered a third day, leaving at least 33 people dead and more than 168,000 displaced, as international pressure mounted on both sides to reach a ceasefire.

A fierce border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has escalated, resulting in significant casualties and displacement. International concern has

In response to escalating border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, US President Donald Trump has intervened by engaging with the leaders of both nations. He warned that the United States would not pursue trade deals with countries at war and emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions.

Both nations accused each other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded their diplomatic relations since Wednesday. Thailand also sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia.

Thailand bombed Cambodia with F-16 fighter jets on Thursday, as relations between the two countries imploded following clashes on a disputed border near the Emerald Triangle.

Thailand and Cambodia's conflict extends into a third day with increased artillery fire near the border. The violence has resulted in at least 33 deaths and forced over 168,000 from their homes. Efforts from international figures,

The Thai Navy dispatched four vessels Saturday near its border to support land forces as a Thailand-Cambodia conflict entered a third day, according to the Khaosod English news website.

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as border fighting intensified and spread, while Cambodia's leader said Thailand had agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal but then backed down.

"There are reports of casualties and the Thai government is ordering the evacuation of certain areas," the U.S. State Department said in an alert.